Olevian Numismatic Rarities
1917 $1 Large Size United States Note // FR39 // Speelman-White // PMG Certified CXF45 EPQ
Product Description
United States Notes, also known as Legal Tender Notes, were a form of U.S. paper money issued from 1862 to 1971. Having been produced for 109 years, they were the longest running form of paper money in U.S. history. They were authorized as a form of fiat currency by the first Legal Tender Act. United States Notes acquired the name Legal Tender Notes due to the obligation that appeared on the reverse of the notes during the 1860s, which read: āThis Note is a Legal Tender for All Debts Public and Private Except Duties On Imports And Interest On The Public Debt; And Is Redeemable In Payment Of All Loans Made To The United States.ā
Legal tender notes were originally placed in circulation by the U.S. Treasury to pay expenses incurred by the Union during the Civil War. During the next century, the legislation governing these notes was modified many times and numerous versions were issued by the Treasury. Prior to 1929, United States Notes were issued in a large-size format, measuring 7.4 x 3.1 inches. Given this large size, they were later referred to as āhorse blankets.ā Starting in 1929, the size of U.S. currency was reduced to its present dimensions, and the United States Notes appeared more similar to recent Federal Reserve Notes, with the distinction of having Treasury seals and serial numbers that were red instead of green.
Although all United States Notes remain valid currency to this day, they are virtually non-existent in circulation and command significant collectible premiums. Offered here is a lightly circulated example of a 1917 $1 legal-tender note, which features of portrait of George Washington and a vignette entitled Columbus Discovery of Land. You will receive the unique note shown in the photos, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Product Details
- OriginUnited States
ā Series: 1917
ā Type: Legal Tender
ā Size: Large- 7.4 x 3.1 inches
ā Denomination: $1
ā Signature: Speelman-White
Please Note: You will receive the exact item(s) shown in the photos.
Shipping Information
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation